Fragrance Belles-Lettres Magazine

Noblesse Luxe Publication

Feature Article


                                  BALSAMIC VANILLA
                                                 A Perfume Blend
  

 Many thanks to Sue Phillips,Fragrance Expert, CEO of Scenterprises and Founder of Scentarium
for sending me a deluxe sample of Balsamic Vanilla,

Balsamic Vanilla from The Scentarium collection is a sweet, creamy and smooth scent with a hint of resin that enhances the scent. It's actually vibrant scent that will get you noticed not so much by the sweetness but by the energy it produces when worn.

Sue told me the Vanilla Beans are from Madagascar and from my research that is the finest Vanilla Beans on the planet!

I love the smoothness of the scent and how it can be worn alone or as it is preferred by Scentarium, a Perfume Blend with other scents.

Balsamic Vanilla stayed on my skin for over eight hours and the drydown was soft and powdery on my skin.

Balsamic Vanilla sample

I awakened the next day and I could still smell Balsamic Vanilla. It was comforting to know that a fragrance can last that long. You definitely get your monies worth. Plus it is ideal to be worn by men and women.

Sue provided me with the sample in the latter part of the winter. So, I wore it at that time and now in the Spring.

Balsamic Vanilla can be worn all year. I actually feel that it became a little sweeter in the Spring especially on a few of those days when the temperature was over eighty degrees!

I am very impressed with Balsamic Vanilla! I like the idea of its multiple usages in natural scents I own such as fruity, floral and spicy.

The outcome was beautiful and I must become a customer of  Scenterprises. Have you read all the testimonials and those coming from celebrities!

Scentarium is a division of Scenterprises in the city of New York. Sue Phillips has created the only custom perfumery in New York that allows you to experience and create a bespoke scent using her many Perfume Blends to create to ultimate scent for you or someone else.

                                          www.scenterprises.com 

Photo: Vanilla Bean courtesy of Scenterprises; photo of deluxe sample of Balsamic Vanilla and box taken by Felicia M. Hazzard and samples received by Sue Phillips




FMH

Noblesse Luxe Publication

Feature Article

                                         
                                             VANILLA SMOKE
                         A Natural Gourmand Scent

                                   

    
            I hope Mandy Aftel forgives me for my tardiness in with this review. As you may know, my favorite scent is Vanilla. So, when I found out that Mandy created a new scent that features the scent of Vanilla, I knew I wanted to talk about it.

           I was patient in coming to terms in writing about Vanilla Smoke because I wanted to learn more about the Vanilla Orchid industry and how their is a shortage of "real" Vanilla in Madagascar in particular. 

          During my research on this subject, I read reviews from other well respected perfume bloggers about Vanilla Smoke. A few of these bloggers mentioned "citrus", "leathery", "woodsy" just to name a few.

          But out of these few bloggers no one mentioned the word, "gourmand". 
The sample I received from Aftelier Perfume is Vanilla Smoke Eau de Parfum and it is a gourmand!

         In fact, the word gourmand is mentioned in the description of this fragrance. Mandy is absolutely correct! 
         
         When I first laced my wrist with Vanilla Smoke EDP. I immediately got a beautiful array of sweet vanilla that cofirmed  to me, it originated from Madagascar. Vanilla from Madigascar has a unique sweetness that is humbled by a superior rich dark and creamy aroma and enhanced by Mandy's incredible skills by giving it a smoky rendition of a harmonic melody.


        Moments later that sweetness simmers to a blend of balsamic smoke.

Madagascar Vanilla beans

Most people think there is one kind of vanilla and that is further from the truth. 

       Vanilla Smoke is created with one of the key notes and that is vanilla absolute. Mandy went the extra mile by enhances the scent with the flavor of lapsang souchong tea leaves.

      Research indicates that lapsang is an ancient Chinese black tea and the lapsang leaves are traditionally smokedried over pinewood fires that takes on a distinctive smoky aroma.

     So, there is no doubt why this fragrance is named Vanilla Smoke. 

  This is the extra mile I just spoke about. Most natural Vanilla fragrances on the market would have just left it having vanilla absolute in it.  Mandy used a love of lapsang souchong tea leaves with  it's natural  smoky aroma with the vanilla absolute... that is still considered a gourmand fragrance!

Lapsang Souchong tea leaves

  The price for Vanilla Smoke EDP should be a lot more than the asking price. 

  Vanilla Smoke consist of Madagascar Vanilla which is really hard to purchase nowadays and when  you do find it, the price is "sky high". Plus this fragrance consist of Saffron. 

  Saffron is the most expensive spice and Vanilla comes in second. 

  I trust Mandy. I trust she purchases the finest ingrients and that is why Vanilla Smoke caught my attention. I knew Mandy would do wonders with it but at what cost did she have to endure to provide a superior Vanilla fragrance for our enjoyment. 

Fragrance Notes:
Featured Notes in organic alcohol
Top: Yellow Mandarin, Siam Wood, Saffron Absolute, Vanillin
Base: Vanilla Absolute, Lapsang Souchong, Ambergris, Coumarin

VANILLA SMOKE EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY  30ML  $180.00 USD
VANILLA SMOKE SAMPLE  1ML  $7.00 USD    
 www.aftelier.com







Photos Courtesy of: www.aftelier.com; www.lafaza.com; letsdrinktea.com

FMH


  
        

      

         

          


   


     

Noblesse Luxe Publication

Feature Article


                                                      PARFUMS DUSITA
                        The Fragrance with the GOLDEN Heart

      
       It took me the longest to express my feelings about a fragrance collection that I truly love. For the first time, I was lost for words. I know its beautiful, creative and even sensual but what about worldly. How do I describe worldly when describing a fragrance collection built on the poetry and words of a master writer who leaves behind a quest for us to continue unifying and bridging gaps in a world that can be so divided.

     I must say the first time I saw a photo of Parfums Dusita founder and perfumer, Pissara 'Ploi' Umavijan, I thought how beautiful she is but also how inviting she comes across in her photos. I continue to read about Pissara and her career as an actress and the best part she is a perfumer!

Pissara Umavijan

  Without hesitation I contacted Pissara and within a week or so, I received a beautiful collection of samples that spoke to my soul as I could smell the scents through the outer packaging.

  I loves fragrances that tell a story and I was immediately inspired by the culture and heritage of two worlds (Thailand and France) into a stream of scents.

 The packaging was so well tailored and it neatly sat in a box like a gift from Tiffany &  Co. 

  I got a chance to explore the world of Parfums Dusita and from that moment   I still have not returned back to Earth.

 Those breathtaking components in Oudh Infini are compelled to an all time level of a rare essence that surrounds the Rose de Mai with sensual and deep notes of Indian Sandalwood with a fruity engagement of Orange Blossom and a sweet Oriental flavor of the world's most popular scent of an exclusive Vanilla Absolute. 

 The Golden Heart as I refer to Parfums Dusita is the warm and inviting notes for the Heart fragrance category for each fragrance. 

 I love the heart note description for Melodie De L' Amour Parfum. Its a "creamy poetic Peach". Not just any peach but a peach with movement and passion. I love that!

Melodie De L' Amour is the floral in the collection. I love how it lingers on my skin for hours and it gives a drydown like a sweet piece of flesh that is bound by a floral garden.

It's the harmony it plays with the heady scent of Gardenia that leaves me speechless. Not too overwhelming or overpowering. 

Melodie De L' Amour is the answer to ultimate seduction!

If you are seeking independence from something or someone, than Issara Parfum is your match made in Heaven.

The fragrance is dedicated to the Fougere (fern). My first encounter with a fragrance that consisted of fern was in a men's scent but spare the thought. Issara is not a dark or woody scent known to men fragrances.

That notion is in the past. Issara gives a lively and a fresh feeling to Fougere and it can be shared by male and female.

My first impose was to smell the scent  right away after I sprayed it on.   But after I let  it linger awhile, I felt the scent of a lush green garden. A bit of a moist undertone...after a morning rain. 

The heart note states it has a "rousing Coumarin accord" which is common in a Fourgere fragrance. That is why I got that lush green garden sensation. Nice and mild.

I traveled the world with Parfums Dusita. I lived the best of both worlds. This is a unique combination. Most scents with a dual heritage will give one or the other. Not, Parfums Dusita. You got a cultural experience in every spray. 

Pissara's late father, Dr. Montri Umavijani (1941-2006) was considred Thailand's leading modern poet. He set the tone years ago before Parfums Dusita was born. In fact in my estimation he created the first ingredient in the making of a great perfume. In this case a great perfume called,  Parfums Dusita.

I experienced a wealth of knowledge in every drop with warmth, love, sensuality, compassion and freedom with a poetic destiny that will never end.

To have a GOLDEN Heart, you have to start with a generous woman to have created such a collection that generates a stir of excitement and thank goodness Pissara listened to her father.

                        www.parfumsdusita.com
                                            

CONGRATULATIONS! to Pissara on the recent launch of two new parfums. Le Sillage Blanc and La Douceur de Siam. Look forward to a review on these fragrances!

 NOTE: If you would like to learn more about Pissara's father, Dr. Montri Umavijani, I found a wonderful blog. Go to  'A Tribute to Monti Umavijani' at mvijani.blogspot.com




FMH

                                          

Noblesse Luxe Publication

Book Review

                An Anticipation in Odyssey and Perfume
          Givaudan: In Odyssey of Perfumes and Flavors

     

One of the most anticipated fragrance books in the industry will launch Spring 2016.

"Givaudan: In Odyssey of Perfumes and Flavors"published by Abrams Books is a must for all fragrance and perfume industry leaders and perfume aficionados around the world.

This book was composed by several talented authors in their own right. A collaboration, Givaudan: In Odyssey of Perfumes and Flavors relates to the impact of 250 years Givaudan has created perfumes and flavors in scent and taste.

Givaudan is the world's leading flavor and fragrance company that has given internationally the best in perfumes with iconic fragrances like L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci, Obession, Opium and Angel by Thierry Mugler just to name a very few
. 

OBSESSION for Women

The several writers of this book are well versed as historians, anthropologists, scientists and philosophers and a journalist.

Givaudan: In Odyssey of Perfumes and Flavors will provide a stunning photo-essay of Givaudan's creations
.
You will have to wait until March to get a copy but according to Abrams Books it is available for PRE-ORDER. 

Givaudan is a Swiss manufacturer of flavors, fragrances and active cosmetic ingredients. As of 2008, Givaudan became the largest manufacturer of its kind. 

The authors in this book consists of Annick Le Guerer, Brigitte Proust, Caroline Champion, Sean James Rose and Percy Kemp.

Givaudan: In Odyssey of Perfumes and Flavors
Publisher: Abrams Book; Publication Date: March 22, 2016; Price: $70.00 USD; ISBN: 14192147X

Photos: Book cover courtesy of www.abramsbooks.com; bottle of Obsession via Google Images.





FMH

          

Noblesse Luxe Publication
Fragrance Review

                                                   KIORI PERFUME OIL
                                             A BLEND OF SCENTS & THE ARTS
                         

      I discovered a natural perfume while doing research on the internet. I was struck by one of the ingredients listed and that was "dark vanilla". I am totally in love with the scent of vanilla on so many levels but "dark vanilla" peaked my interest, so I wanted to know more.

    KIORI PERFUME OIL is the name of it and as I read more, it was founded by Lisa Wallos and her brother, David Cantor. It was such a pleasure for me to have a brief conversation with Lisa via email about our connection with ballet. You see, Lisa studied classical ballet at the School of American Ballet in New York City.

  The birth of KIORI NATURAL PERFUME OIL became a reality when Lisa saw the prima ballerina in the troop applying fragrances of their own.

  I studied ballet at Boitsov Classical Ballet in Chicago when I was much older but the passion of this beautiful art still stays with me. It truly becomes a beautiful performance when the cast is dressed in costume. I remember particularly loving 'character dancing'. It was a time I could express myself a little more and be free to wear makeup and fragrances that coincided with the costume I was wearing.

Lisa gladly accepted my request for a sample of KIORI. While waiting to receive my sample, I began to imagine what could the scent of KIORI represent.

To me, I thought of light and airy with a hint of spicy oriental vanilla or maybe a powdery mixture of white floral that reminds of me of the world famous romantic ballet- Swan Lake.

Swan Lake (Royal Opera House)

Shortly thereafter, I received my package. First of all, I must say the packaging is absolutely beautiful. I got a chic and elegant box that slides open from one end to reveal a satin material inside which is perfectly layered on the box that reveals an opening to see the bottle of KIORI.

Lisa was too nice to me. All I wanted was the 1/2 sample vial but instead I got the 1/8 ounce. Inside the box is an pretty silk fuchsia colored ribbon.When gently pulled up helps release the bottle for easy access.

The 1/4 ounce and 1/8 ounce bottles are in the form of a roll-on and when I put it on my wrist, I immediately didn't think of a ballet but more of a gala!

KIORI is the perfect fragrance to wear to The Met Gala. The extravagant annual fundraising gala that benefits the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York.

I took another sniff and I said, "Bravo!" KIORI NATURAL PERFUME OIL is captivating and it is created with so much depth. Its showered with blossoms with a sweet and engaging scent that will sweep you off your feet.

I love the undertones of dark vanilla and patchouli that commend attention and that is needed in a performance.

KIORI is a beautiful asset to the gorgeous gowns worn by the celebrities at the Met Gala. I immediately thought of singer, Rihanna with her choice of costume for The Met Gala 2015.

Rihanna at The Met Gala 2015

Rihanna's costume was described as imperial yellow, fur trimmed cape and it was created by Guo Pei who refers to the costume as "Chinese Couture".

KIORI would accompany Rihanna's costume so perfectly due to its soft Oriental aroma. By the way I only rolled my wrist with KIORI once and it lasted until the next morning.

Usually a natural fragrance will not last as long but KIORI defies the norm because a little goes a long ways. KIORI allows you to savor the moment, be free and to enjoy being a woman.

KIORI NATURAL PERFUME OIL created by Lisa Wallos is still creating beauty in the performing arts of perfumery.

FRAGRANCE NOTES:
  KIORI is a 100% vegan Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Handcrafted with pure perfume, resins and essential oils. Composed of dark vanilla, patchouli and floral in a base of jojoba oil.

                           KIORI NATURAL PERFUME OIL launched in 2014


                                                       www.mykiori.com

RETAIL INFORMATION:
1/4 ounce  $78.00 USD
1/8 ounce  $48.00 USD
Sample Vial  $15.00 USD


Photo: Photo of Kiori Natural Perfume Oil bottles via www.mykiori.com; Rihanna at The Met Gala 2015 via US Magazine www.usmagazine.com and the photographer is Larry Busacca via Getty Images; photo of Swan Lake Ballet via www.roh.org (Royal Opera House) London.







FMH




  

Noblesse Luxe Publication
Fragrance Review
Press Release     

                      CREED
                          ROYAL MAYFAIR

                        The House of Creed releases Royal Mayfair, a vaulted scent that honors the Duke of Windsor, the famed British royal synonymous with taking risks in life, love and style. An homage to sartorial icons who push traditional fashion boundaries, Royal Mayfair debuts nearly 80 years after its original commission as one of the brand’s most coveted accords and significant men’s launches since Aventus in 2010, at a time when menswear is more prominent than ever.
         The House of Creed releases Royal Mayfair, a vaulted scent that honors the Duke of Windsor, the famed British royal synonymous with taking risks in life, love and style. An homage to sartorial icons who push traditional fashion boundaries, Royal Mayfair debuts nearly 80 years after its original commission as one of the brand’s most coveted accords and significant men’s launches since Aventus in 2010, at a time when menswear is more prominent than ever. 

                                                            Retail Information 
                                                            Royal Mayfair Eau de Parfum
                                                            4 ounce/120 ml flask $475.00 USD
                                   
                                                            Royal Mayfair Eau de Parfum
                                                            75 ml $360.00 USD

                                                            Royal Mayfair Eau de Parfum
                                                            250ml $250.00 USD
                               
                                                            Royal Mayfair Eau de Parfum
                                                            500 ml  $935.00 USD
                      
                                                             www.creedboutique.com

         


                             Photo/Information: obtained via www.creedboutique.com






                           FMH



                                                                    
                                                           
                                                                                                   

 

 
     

Noblesse Luxe Publication
  Fragrance Review

                                                       Clique by Roble'
                                   A Chef's Haute Gourmand Fragrance Recipe

 
   I was invited to New York a year ago by beautypress.com to view an original and unique fragrance designed by a chef. Not just any chef but Celebrity Chef Roble' Ali, owner of the catering company Roble' & Co. in New York and his cult following reality show, Chef Roble' & Co on the cable network Bravo (NBC).

  Unfortunately, I could not go to New York for this golden opportunity but I got a second chance to view a creation in perfumery first ever by a chef that displays several mouthwatering menu courses in a fragrance thanks to www.scentbird.com for their generosity in sending me Clique by Roble' in their chic reusable case.

  Clique by Roble' is an eau de parfum that highlights ingredients from Chef Roble's signature recipes.

  This fragrance can be enjoyed not just by the lucky few whom enjoyed delicious cuisines by Chef Roble' & Co, but Clique by Roble' was designed with Firmenich Senior Perfumer, Frank Voelkl for over a year to capture the perfect balance of scents from his favorite culinary creations according to Chef Roble' for all to enjoy wearing!

Chef Roble' Ali

 Well, in my opinion this "Fragrance Recipe" is the peak of perfection and I give you fair warning, the scent will enhance your taste bud by a 100% capacity!

 So, the question is how do you take a cuisine of favorite recipes like a "Chupacabra" cocktail which incorporates a taste of citrus and a "French Toast Crunch Dessert" that is a sensuous dessert into a fragrance?

 First it takes a great perfumer like Frank Voelkl and a top chef to brainstorm an innovation that gives a gourmand scent new meaning.

 Clique by Roble' tops off with blood orange and a zesty chipotle pepper. The "Fragrance Recipe" is starting with the "Chupacabra" cocktail. It reveals the continuous citrus scent of lime. As with any fragrance, floral scents are added and this scent comes with the heady scent of jasmine for the middle note along with the sweetness of violet, tuberose and iris that captures the aroma of the "French Toast Crunch Dessert". 

French Toast Crunch Dessert

 My personal weakness is desserts, so I read the recipe of the "French Toast Crunch Dessert" and fell in love with the ingredients. I thought of it as an upscale cereal with the decadence of spicy cinnamon and the gourmand flavor of honey, chocolate and powdered sugar as the base in this fragrance.

 Clique by Roble' is sweet but it is not a sickly sugary scent that would give you a toothache just by smelling it. It is a fragrance for sophisticated women and men who appreciates presentation in a fine fragrance that includes the best of both worlds and that is cuisine and scent.

 I truly enjoyed wearing this scent especially in the summer. On me, the scent lasted so much longer than I think it would in cooler temperatures simply because of the notes involved.

 For me, it lasted seven hours and the scent stayed true without much diminishing of silliage which means the trail of scent left behind by a perfume.

Gourmands are a very popular fragrance industry because it is based on edible notes such as vanilla, spices, honey and chocolate just to name a few. But because this is not your ordinary gourmand scent-its based on a recipe, a"fragrance recipe" that gives it more of a combination of cocktail and dessert and not simply just a dessert or sweet (edible).

Clique by Roble is an eau de parfum and rightly so. It is considered a more expensive fragrance due to its higher amount of aromatic compound. However, I was shockingly surprised that this fragrance is priced only at $59.50 USD available on Amazon and $53.35 USD on evine.com.

This new and refreshing idea in perfumery is revolutionary because it combines the culinary arts with the art of perfumery. I look for innovation in perfumery  that tells a story about the scent. I must say that Clique by Roble' fits the description perfectly.

Clique by Roble' from Brands With Purpose launched in 2014.

Disclosure: Clique by Roble' was given to me as a partnership with www.scentbird.com

About Scentbird
 Scentbird.com is a monthly subscription service that repackages genuine designer perfume by decanting the perfume from its original large bottle into a chic Scentbird purse spray.

Brand With Purpose
www.brandwpurpose.com




Photo: Photo of bottle from amazon.com; photo of Chef Roble' Ali
from www.usatoday.com and the French Toast Crunch Dessert from YouTube.







FMH




 

Noblesse Luxe Publication

Fragrance Art



                                            THE ART OF FRAGRANCE LAYERING
                                                                        With
                                                          L'Artisan Parfumeur
                              

I find it a privilege and a honor to wear a fine fragrance. It is a honor to wear a scent that is constructed with fine ingredients and a constructed with a theme/story behind the making of the scent.

Now, I am speaking of wearing just one fragrance with these sentiments but wearing two fragrances at the same time, now that is 'Art of Fragrance Layering'.

Recently, I was looking for a few perfume samples that I could wear on June 21st, the first day of summer that would represent floral, summery, French and dreamy.

My plastic cubicle is full of perfume samples. So, I thought I play a little game by closing my eyes and reaching into the cubicle for the first sample I could reach.

To my utter surprise, I grab the sample that I really wanted. It is indeed floral, summery, dreamy and it was made in France.

I thought well since my luck was good on the first try, why not grab another sample and see what happens.

I closed my eyes and reached inside the cubicle and this time I grab a sample that was completely different than the first.

This time, the fragrance was more intense, spicy and one of the ingredients is ancient.

Guess what, it was composed by the same French perfumery.

These two fascinating fragrances are from the house of L'Artisan Parfumeur. A perfume house known for their unique and globally recognized scents all created by several Master Perfumers.

The first sample I grabbed from the cubicle was Mimosa Pour Moi Eau de Toilette. This scent is a delicate floral depiction of the mimosa tree and it was composed by Anne Flipo for women (in my estimation).  

The description of Mimosa Pour Moi is described by L'Artisan Parfumeur to portray lying under a tree with highly fragrant yellow flowers on the French Riveria.

What I love about this fragrance is its exact parrellel to the mimosa tree with a creamy smell dipped with vanilla and a deepness with blackcurrant bud.

I put on my right and left wrists two drops of Mimosa Pour Moi.

The second sample I grab from the cubicle was AL Oudh Eau de Parfum. This fragrance is spicy and made with Arabian wood which is another word for "Oudh".

AL Oudh Eau de Parfum is rich with a smoky scent softened by orange blossom and rose. The incredible Master Perfumer for AL Oudh Eau de Parfum is Betrand Duchaufour for women and men.

I put on my right and left writes two drops of AL Oudh.

I waited for about three minutes and then I took a sniff.

My first word was, "wow! I complete and beautiful fusion of sweet, woody and floral wrapped together that stayed on my wrists for more than 10 hours.

I had to come up with a name for this great experiement with 'The Art of Fragrance Layering'.
I called it Mimoudh Eau de Parfum. its Mimosa Pour Moi Eau de Toilette + Al Oudh Eau de Parfum. My creation of Mimoudh Eau de Parfum is for women and men.


This was a tremendous moment for me because I usually do not layer my fragrances but having both scents from the same perfumery gives me a profound respect for 'The Art of Fragrance Layering'.

If you are familiar with Jo Malone fragrance collection, that luscious and gorgeous scents are designed to compliment each other. In fact, they highly recommend it!

Did L'Artisan Parfumeur design this master plan of fragrance layering? I am sure they would not mind if you do but because the selection of perfumers are so well skilled and accomplished that it is almost without a doubt each fragrance composed by this perfumery would compliment the other.

The ultimate experience with fragrances is discovering your own way of wearing it. No person's scent will smell the same on another person. So, it is important to try and have fun with it. I bet you have 'The Art of Fragrance Layering' right in your cubicle, too.
Retail Information: www.artisanparfumeur.com


Photo Information: photo of perfume bottles www.artisanparfumeur.com; photo of mimosa tree www.2.pantone.com; photo of Oudh chips www.salessentialoils.com





FMH



         

Noblesse Luxe Publication

Fragrance Review


                           PINK HAZE EAU DE PARFUM
                                            Nature in the New York

     I have a neighbor who lives across the street who had a cherry blossom tree imported from Japan many years ago. This tree is located in the front of the house. 

   When I moved to this community, that was the first house I noticed and when I moved in, I introduced myself to the family and told them that I am a fragrance editor. They immediately told me how they decided to import a cherry blossom tree and why.

  This wonderful family gave me an open invitation to pick blossoms from the tree anytime I wanted.

  The scent of cherry blossom is one of the sweetest and most fruitful plant I have ever sniffed. It brings life to the soul and for me it enhances my senses after a few minutes of smelling it.

I would recommend everyone to have a cherry blossom tree, especially in a metropolitan city like Chicago.

Recently, I was given a sample of PINK HAZE EAU DE PARFUM by Maria McElroy, one of the perfumers and co-founder of House of Cherry Bomb.

Maria's partner and co-founder/perfumer, Alexis Karl created Pink Haze for the PLP Perfume Project in 2014. 

Brooklyn, New York

Pink Haze is a floral fragrance for women and men that is a Brooklyn (New York) inspired parfum. McElroy and Karl who are independent-perfumers located in Brooklyn composed Pink Haze with the dedication and love for their beloved city and the elements that surrounds one of the largest most populated cities in the United States.

Pink Haze is heady and gives a powerful aroma much like the gardenia. Its aroma is maintained by not overpowering with its powder-like sillage that lasted well over seven hours.

It is grounded and earthy just like what Brooklyn represents with its lined streets of store buildings and subways of trains that go to every part of the city and beyond.

I truly was captured by the scent and the theme of Pink Haze. It reminded me of Chicago and its overly ornate buildings that have stood the test of time and beauty in the spring and summer with colorful flowers and glossy green-leaf plants all down North Michigan Avenue.

Truly Pink Haze represents a beautiful atmospher of the cherry blossom. If you are not lucky enough to move into a community with a neighbor who has a cherry blossom tree in front of their house or you are not in Japan or Washington, DC, then I would recommend Pink Haze Eau de Parfum.

It gives new meaning to leaving in the city. It gives beauty, warmth and a vibrate attribute to nature. 

PINK HAZE EAU DE PARFUM:
lilac, lily of the valley, gardenia, metallic notes, cedar, honeysuckle and beeswax absolute

PURCHASE:
1 ounce (30 ml) eau de parfum $75.00 USD
etsy.com/shop/houseofcherrybomb

Information of the PLP Perfume Project go to indieperfumes.blogspot.com/plp-perfume-project

PHOTO: www.wallpaperwide.com (cherry blossom tree); www.brooklynfairfieldinn.com (photo of Brooklyn,NY); Pink Haze EDP via etsy.com/shophouseofcherrybomb






FMH

Noblesse Luxe Publishing

Fragrance Review

           
                                             VANILLA FLASH
                                         The Sophisticated Scent

  If you have been reading my articles for awhile, you know that I am a huge lover of the vanilla scent. It can be just the one vanilla note or a blend of notes with vanilla-as long as I can get a whiff of vanilla, then I considered that to be a great accomplishment.

 Many times vanilla blended with other fragrance notes, can become hidden due to the soft and sweet scent of vanilla but there is a new vanilla fragrance that was created to be worn as an adult.

VANILLA FLASH EAU DE PARFUM by Tauerville aka Andy Tauer. Andy Tauer, a FiFi Award winning perfumer did not want a super sweet vanilla that resembled a gourmand but a more spicy, earthy and robust...perhaps even a savory scent.

VANILLA FLASH EAU DE PARFUM is the fragrance for adults who understand the power of wanting to smell sophisticated yet still enjoy the scent of vanilla, the world's most popular scent in perfumes.

Mr. Tauer is a genius when it comes to composing scents that are truly realistic yet he does not take away the fun and excitement that goes with the imagination of what a masterfully skilled scent interpretates.

Fragrance notes: spices, vanilla bourbon, rose , patchouli and tobacco.

VANILLA FLASH EAU DE PARFUM 

30 ml EDP $63.00 USD
10 ml EDP $31.00 USD
0.7 Sample $4.00 USD

Available at Luckyscent   www.luckyscent.com



Photo: Picture of Vanilla Flash Eau de Parfum from www.luckyscent.com








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